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Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

A convict's letter to the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association was censored by the prison administration.

20 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000

The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 1,022 new cases for the past 24 hours.

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

While four of the dismissed co-mayors have been given house arrest, six people, including co-mayors and municipal employees, have been released on the condition of judicial control measures.

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Amid the ongoing suspension of HDP mayors in the Kurdish-majority regions, Ayhan Bilgen has been receiving death threats on social media for a while.

19 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Air, land and sea travel to and from 15 major cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, will be banned until June 3.

CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

The Ministry of Interior has taken over 45 out of 65 municipalities won by the HDP in Kurdish-majority provinces.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 4,171, Cases Exceed 150,000

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 4,171, Cases Exceed 150,000

The Health Ministry reported 31 fatalities and 1,158 cases for the past 24 hours.

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Broadcast of news and political discussion programs on four channels were suspended for 27 times, CHP's İlhan Taşcı has said.

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

Bilgen's attorney said that they would file a criminal complaint against those who threatened the mayor.

Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time

Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time

"The conditions, dynamics and parameters of the new normal are being built right now. Nothing will be the same," Kalın has remarked.

One-Day Freedom for the Elderly

One-Day Freedom for the Elderly

Banned from going out since late March, people over 65 are now allowed for a few hours on Sundays.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096

The Health Ministry has reported 1,610 new cases, bringing the tally to 148,067.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 4,055, Total Cases Reach 146,457

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 4,055, Total Cases Reach 146,457

The country saw 48 deaths and 1,708 new cases over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry has announced.

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

The ECtHR on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Turkey to bring Kavala's case to the court's Grand Chamber.

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

OdaTV has published the footage that shows an officer beating Pehlivan, who was remanded in custody after reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response

UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response

"Women in Turkey do five times as much domestic and care work than men. The Covid-19 crisis will likely deepen inequalities," says a guide by UN Women.

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

"On the Kurdish Language Day, reiterate our call for the removal of oppression on the Kurdish language," the HDP has said.

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

The Interior Ministry has now taken over 45 out of 65 HDP municipalities since the local elections last year.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 4,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 4,000

The Health Ministry reported 55 fatalities and 1,635 new cases in a day.

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

The association's Covid-19 Advisory and Monitoring Committee has released its second monthly report on the coronavirus pandemic.

'Hours to Allow the Elderly to Go Out Should be Changed to Prevent Health Risks'

'Hours to Allow the Elderly to Go Out Should be Changed to Prevent Health Risks'

Curfew for the elderly has been eased as they are now allowed to go out one day a week between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

14 May 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Turkey will See the Effect of Reopening Malls in Five to Six Days, Says Public Health Specialist

Turkey will See the Effect of Reopening Malls in Five to Six Days, Says Public Health Specialist

As the government is easing some coronavirus measures, the R0 value is still not low enough to relax, according to Dr. Etiler.

14 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

The newspaper had reported MP Özel's remarks where he criticized the Presidency Communications Director for constructing small buildings that were demolished by İstanbul Municipality.

'An Exclusively Digital World Wouldn't be Enough for Art'

'An Exclusively Digital World Wouldn't be Enough for Art'

People unlikely to meet in crowded areas at least this year, says the head of the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts.

Covid-19: Recoveries in Turkey Top 100,000 as Intensive Care Patients Drop Below 1,000

Covid-19: Recoveries in Turkey Top 100,000 as Intensive Care Patients Drop Below 1,000

The country's death toll has reached 3,952 with a total of 143,114 cases, the Health Ministry has announced.

Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney

Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney

"The ECtHR decision has now become final. Judges now need to consciously abide by the importance, effectiveness of this decision. They must respect the decision and remove the arrest order," says attorney Köksal Bayraktar.

13 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's Measures Against Poverty in Pandemic 'Inadequate Compared to Other Countries'

Turkey's Measures Against Poverty in Pandemic 'Inadequate Compared to Other Countries'

The Genel-İş union has released a comparative report of several countries' economic measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Housing and development is prohibited and all activities except scientific studies are restricted in areas of absolute protection.

Justice Minister: Prisoners Produce Millions of Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment

Justice Minister: Prisoners Produce Millions of Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment

The minister did not disclose the number of prisoners infected with coronavirus but how many pieces of personal protective equipment they have produced.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

The Health Ministry reported 1,704 cases and 3,109 recoveries over the past 24 hours.

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.